♪ I heard ♪
♪ you found your fix ♪
♪ I heard ♪
♪ you found her quick ♪
♪ running circles again ♪
♪ on the wrong track, playback ♪
♪ you can run around again ♪
♪ ooh ♪
♪ you can run around again ♪
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[indistinct conversations]
Robbie: And some things are better left unknown.
[Sniffles] Celeste: I'm sorry. What?
Nothing.
No, I missed what you said, sweet boy. Tell me again.
No, I was...
Just saying...
from before you went up to the buffet, I was saying that
some things in life are maybe better
not being understood completely
rather than it all being made perfectly clear.
I don't know.
I don't know either, maman. I was just
talking out loud.
I know, my love.
I'm just not sure I agree with you.
That's all.
I understand.
Sometimes you are
so smart about these things,
and other times, you are just a child.
Which is fine because that is what you are...
a very smart and very lovely young man...
but still a child.
Thank you.
Of course.
- I love these times with you. - [Chuckles]
Which?
Just like this,
when we're together at lunch or the movies.
I like it very much. [Chuckles softly]
I do, too, my sweet boy...
So, so much.
- Can I get you anything? - Oh, I would love a coffee.
- You got it. - Thank you.
Are you happy with your selections?
Yes, maman.
Good. Good. That pleases me.
Then I'm happy.
I so like pleasing you.
Thank you, sweet boy.
[Indistinct conversations]
Did you read the papers this morning...
or on your computer?
Well, you know I did. I always do.
Did you see the story about the man who got killed?
The airplane crash?
I did... the comedian.
That one,
and not just him, either... his
girlfriend, his daughter, and
- I think an accountant or something. - A business manager, I believe.
That's right... a business manager
and someone else, as well.
One of his lawyers or something.
There was a whole group of them
traveling together on a private jet, right?
Five or six of them total,
all going to that same place in Ohio.
It's the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is what I read.
Hmm.
Oh, I believe the comedian was...
J... Jace Cooper is his name.
Hmm, that's right, yes.
Mr. Cooper was going to do his act
during the ceremonies
or be the host or something like that.
[Inhales deeply]
Yeah, it's a sad thing, I suppose.
And they all died, didn't they?
In Ohio?
Yes.
Does it make you sad, maman?
No, not me in particular.
But overall, it is for many people.
Um, people fear death,
and so it scares them or makes them sad.
I see.
Hmm, yes.
But not you?
No.
No, my love. I do not fear death, and I hope you know...
if I was to die,
you should know I was not afraid.
I'm ready to go when it is my time.
I don't think he was.
Who?
The comedian... Jace Cooper.
Probably not.
Many people are not ready when they die.
I would be scared of it, I think.
No, no, no.
You will be brave. I know you will.
You are my brave, brave boy.
Thank you, maman.
Of course.
Now, eat the little greens
so we can have more delicious things.
[Breathes deeply]
[Indistinct conversations]
What is it, my love?
[Chuckles lightly]
Nothing.
No, what?
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Yes.
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Are you sure?
Pretty sure.
Is it one of your feelings?
Do you have a feeling about them?
Yes, maman.
Then it is probably true.
Yes.
Love is like that, Robbie. It's...
very rare any of us loves other in a way that is the same,
even when we love someone who loves us back.
Why do you think that is?
Because love is
hard and it takes work
and people work hard enough in life on other things
and they want love to come
easily and to last forever and to be filled with great
passion and we feel cheated when it does not.
Did you feel that way with my father?
[chuckling] Oh, yes, for a time.
- Was he a good man? - No.
But I'm probably not the right person to ask about that.
You're the only person I know to ask.
Then we may never know for sure.
That's all right, though.
As you yourself said to me earlier,
some things are just better left unknown,
correct?
Yes, maman.
Is everything okay?
Can I get you any more drinks
or anything like that before I go on my break?
I will take another espresso, please.
- You got it. - Thank you.
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[Chuckles] How do you know that?
Is that one of your feelings again?
_
Well, you are a very wise boy, but no.
No,
I do not have any feelings for that young man.
There's only one love for me.
You know that.
Oh, thank you.
And can you clear that for me, please?
[Chuckles lightly]
Are you watching me, my darling?
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I see. And why is that?
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That is not an answer.
You're such a smart young man.
Surely you can speak clearly to me.
Why were you staring at your mother?
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I know you do.
I love you, too, sweet boy.
So when you're gone,
I want to remember what you look like,
how beautiful you were.
Gone? What do you mean?
When you're dead.
You said earlier you, too, will die,
and I don't want you to, but I know you're right,
so I'm just looking at you
to remember your face.
Well, look if you want to, but I promise you,
I will be with you for a long time to come.
I know you will, but I just want to be ready.
Yes?
How do you know I have a long time?
You know.
I thought so.
And do you know how it will be when I finally do go?
No.
Is that the truth?
It might be.
Then we should leave it at that.
- Don't you think so? - Yes, please.
Maman.
Yes, my love?
Is it all right for two boys to love each other...
two men?
You've already asked me this before, did you not?
About all kinds of love?
I know, but I'm just curious.
Yes, of course it is.
Are you sure?
As sure as I can be.
Like you, I also have feelings,
and this is one of my own...
that any two people who love each other
should have the right to do so.
I mean, if it's really love,
then... then yes.
But anyone?
Surely. Why not?
No reason.
No, I don't believe you, Robbie.
You never ask me things for no reason... never.
Not since you were a very young boy.
That's probably true.
No, that's completely true, my love.
[Breathes deeply]
Well...
Just go ahead. Ask me.
What about me?
I don't understand you.
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Of course.
- You are my child. - No, no.
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[Chuckles]
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Good boy.
Do you want some more food or some dessert perhaps?
Not while we're talking.
All right.
[Cellphone beeps]
Do you have more texts?
Um, yes. [Chuckles]
From that young man?
- Yes. My friend. - A friend?
Is he really just a friend?
Yes.
Someone from the class I was taking
before. Last year. Do you remember?
Yeah, the one with all the reading,
the books, "Lolita," and all those things you read.
Novels... oh, yes, so many.
I thought he went away... back home.
He did.
And now?
He's visiting again soon, back in town,
and wants to say hello, to see me.
And you will?
Um, I suppose.
Perhaps.
But you don't love him.
Oh, no.
- You honestly don't? - No. No.
Sweet boy, no. I don't love him.
I love you.
You know that.
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[Glass breaks]
[Laughter]
Do you think...?
What, my love?
- Nothing. - No, go ahead.
Ask your maman.
- Well... - Thought you could use a drop of the new stuff.
- Oh, thank you. - You're welcome.
Anything for the kid?
I'm not a kid. I'm gonna be 16 soon.
Oh, got it.
Well, you certainly speak well... I'll give you that.
Sound very grown-up.
Thank you. I'm a very good student.
I bet you are.
Weren't you in here before
with those guys who won the essay thing?
- Yes, I was. - Cool.
Their reward was a special lunch here.
Robbie: But they weren't just guys.
- There were a few girls, as well. - Right.
[Chuckling] No, no, that's not what I was saying.
I was using "guys" in the "everyone" sense...
boys and girls. You know, "guys."
Yes, I know what you mean now. I
was just trying to be clear.
Okay, great. Thanks, buddy.
My name is Robbie.
I was named after my grandpapa.
- Got it. Robbie. - Thank you.
- Thank you for checking on us. - My pleasure.
Uh, do you want anything else to drink
or anything else, Robbie?
No, I'm all right for now.
The coffee is fine,
and we'll just sit a moment or two and then the bill.
Perfect. I'll get your check. I'll be back in a few minutes.
Merci.
Nice! French.
I took that in school.
[Chuckles] Yes, well, I teach French,
and Robbie is fluent, as well.
That's cool.
Wow.
He really has a lot of you in his face...
I mean,
his features.
It must seem strange to look into those eyes.
[Chuckling] Yes.
It's strange indeed.
What were you gonna ask me before?
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[Indistinct conversations]
Hey, there. How's it going?
Very well, thank you.
Cool.
I just...
What's that?
She'll be okay, I think.
Who's that?
I'm not sure...
But I know she will be, but not him.
[Paper towels rustle]
Cool.
That's all I know about you.
A... all right. Good. Whatever. I'll...
See you later.
[Indistinct conversations]
[Laughing]
So weird.
All done, my sweet?
Yes, maman.
Very good.
I should go, too, before we leave.
But I need some change from that waiter,
- so can you get it for me when he comes? - Of course.
- Very good.
Do you think it's possible that...
Can I ask you something?
Please.
I was wondering about
Grandpapa.
Yes. What now?
Well, after he...
when you told me about France,
about his leaving home and after
all that he did and that happened with you...
Yes?
How long was he in America?
For the rest of his life or just for...?
I don't know.
Not that I'm aware of.
- No. - No?
No, I don't think so, but no one knows for sure.
He simply disappeared. [Chuckles]
Of course, he died there, but the rest is just a mystery.
It's a mystery I just
don't wish to solve.
- I see. - Hmm, yes.
Do you know if he ever had any more children anywhere?
I've never heard that he did.
It's nothing we ever knew about
or that I've heard my family speak of with certainty.
Are you sure?
Of course not.
One can never be certain of anything.
Oh.
But I don't believe so.
Why?
No reason.
That, I do not believe.
I don't know. Just a feeling.
Yes?
Do you wish to elaborate?
Not really.
Not really? Huh.
Then not much I can do about that, is there, my love?
No.
When did you feel this?
I don't know.
Last time I was in this place
and just now again in the bathroom.
Hmm.
Strange.
Yes.
Of all places.
I know.
I was talking to her...
my teacher...
asking her about her past.
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No.
Robbie.
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No, I don't. I know not to do that.
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I know.
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Mom, I know.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Mom, please. I know.
I promise.
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Of course I do.
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I believe you.
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Thank you.
Anything for you, maman.
Yes.
And for you, sweet boy.
Thank you.
You too.
I love you.
I love you, too...
So, so much.
Then all is right with the world
and no harm can come to us, non?
Non.
I don't think so, anyway.
But you're not sure?
That's all right, my dear.
One can never be sure, not ever.
That is the mystery of life.
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Funny how these things happen,
just how life goes in these odd little circles sometimes.
- You know? - That's true enough.
Little swirls.
[Both laugh]
At least it worked its magic
to bring us back together for a bit
to talk about about books again,
flirt and enjoy today.
Yes, that's true enough, although, I, uh...
What's that?
Like I said, I'm with someone now, so, you know...
How nice. So am I.
Oh, yes? A younger man, if I know you.
[Both laugh]